The Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural & Educational Center interprets the rich cultural and natural history of the Salmon and Lemhi River Country, deepening people’s connection to the unique place this area holds in our nation’s history, which was shaped in part by the Lewis and Clark Expedition and Sacajawea, as well as her people, the Agai’dika Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.

The Sacajawea Center is owned and operated by the City of Salmon.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Our mission is to foster the knowledge and appreciation of the Agai’dika Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, the Lewis & Clark Expedition, Western frontier life, and the natural environment.

Our Partners

The partners of the Center are committed to “exploring ways to work together and foster collaboration in developing and enhancing interpretation, historical and recreation opportunities at the Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural and Educational Center, the Lemhi County Museum, State Parks, and other public lands within Custer and Lemhi Counties.”

The Sacajawea Center operates with the support of the following entities:

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes

Bureau of Land Management – Salmon Field Office

United States Forest Service – Salmon-Challis National Forest

Bureau of Reclamation

Idaho Governor’s Lewis and Clark Trail Committee

Idaho State Parks and Recreation

Idaho Department of Fish and Game

University of Idaho – Lemhi Extension

Lemhi County Humane Society

Lemhi County Historical Society

Salmon Arts Council

Salmon Valley Stewardship

Meet the Staff

Denyce Bigley,

Education Programs Coordinator & Outdoor School Instructor

Her duties include planning and implementing summer youth programs and running all primitive skills programs (with her husband Joe) at the Salmon Outdoor School onsite.

Lin Gray,

Director

Her duties include all operations of the 71-acre park, visitor center and office, educational programs and special events, general administration, fund development, communications, partnership coordination, and facility and grounds maintenance.